Origin
Sparta, GA
Night in Sparta on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparta, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sparta, GA
Olga Solodilova
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Sparta to Augusta, you are looking at a straightforward 70.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trek, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the drive, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers in the Southeast. You will primarily navigate via Carl Sanders Highway, Augusta Highway, and Washington Highway. While it is a simple transit between two Georgia locations, having a clear plan for your departure will help you make the most of your time on the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Sparta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route only features about 4% highway travel. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, which keeps the driving experience engaging and dynamic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 33.4 miles while on the Carl Sanders Highway. Because the road lacks significant highway sections, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. The transition between these local routes requires your full attention, as the character of the road shifts frequently throughout the 1.5-hour duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 15; GA 16; GA 22 / Broad Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 15; GA 16; GA 22 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (GA 16 / Augusta Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.2 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 15; GA 16; GA 22 / Broad Street
Turn left onto GA 15; GA 16; GA 22 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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GA 16 / Augusta Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 16 / Augusta Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.2 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward GA 28: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 33.4 mi | 35m |
| Augusta Highway | 22.9 mi | 32m |
| Washington Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Legion Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 33.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 15; GA 16; GA 22
475 ft
·
13 sec
·
GA 15; GA 16; GA 22
2
Turn left onto GA 15; GA 16; GA 22
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 16
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Augusta Highway
4
Turn straight onto US 278; GA 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto GA 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Legion Drive
6
Continue on GA 80
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Street
7
Continue on GA 80
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Washington Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 20
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
11
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
13
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
14
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
15
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
16
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walton Way
17
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 70.6-mile trip with zero planned stops, you have plenty of flexibility to structure your departure time to suit your personal schedule. Consider fueling up before you head out, as your total fuel cost will hover around $11 regardless of when you hit the road. Because the route is composed of local roads, stay mindful of changing speed limits and intersection turns as you move between the Washington and Augusta Highways. Keeping your focus on the road is essential given the turn-heavy nature of the drive. Use the short duration to your advantage by planning your arrival in Augusta exactly when you need to be there, as you won't need to factor in extensive travel fatigue.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Sparta, GA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sparta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sparta, GA
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sparta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 33.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Sparta, GA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Sparta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, GA
The final approach into Augusta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Augusta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.30 one way
$22.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sparta, GA to Augusta, GA covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Augusta Highway, Washington Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Sparta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 15; GA 16; GA 22 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (GA 16 / Augusta Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.2 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sparta, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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